by Shirley Davis | Oct 30, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD and Self-Harm
***Trigger Warning*** This article includes an honest discussion about self-harming behavior. No triggering information is shared, but it is a topic that is highly triggering to some. Caution is advised. Self-harming behaviors leave lasting scars and often feelings of...
by Robyn Brickel | Oct 26, 2023 | CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Mental Health Professional
Are your healthcare providers communicating? Do your doctors talk to each other? Are they collaborating with your therapist? Your dietician? If not, it’s time they do! Here’s why… We are all interconnected beings! Parts of us do not exist outside of our whole being. ...
by Jesse Donahue | Oct 25, 2023 | ACEs, CPTSD, Guest Contributor
I am beginning to think of the emotions being raised within me, as a basic rejection, attachment, bonding problems, a disconnectedness to humanity issue I am beginning to think of the emotions being raised within me, as a basic rejection, attachment, bonding problems,...
by Elizabeth Woods | Oct 24, 2023 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor
Feelings – Feelings are subjective experiences that can be positive or negative, and can be influenced by sensations, thoughts, images, or situations. Feelings can also involve emotional or moral sensitivity. — Merriam-Webster Dictionary Everyone has...
by Shirley Davis | Oct 23, 2023 | CPTSD, Mental Health Advocacy
The CPTSD Foundation is dedicated to helping all who come to us gain and maintain optimum mental health in any way we can. For this reason, we have come to you in this article with more information to enhance your healing journey and to celebrate World Mental Health...
by Rachel Grant | Oct 20, 2023 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor
Back in 1999, I attended a lecture given by Hunter “Patch” Adams, whose life is the inspiration for the movie “Patch Adams” starring Robin Williams. I found Patch’s message struck a resounding chord and adequately named what it is that is...
by Erena DiGonis | Oct 19, 2023 | CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor
Everyone experiences anxiety and stress. Life’s demands and our lived experiences can leave us feeling emotionally overwhelmed and flooded. The good news? You hold the power to hit the pause button and equip yourself with effective tools to regain control in...
by Jesse Donahue | Oct 18, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD and PTSD, Guest Contributor
Secrets we once thought we would have to take to our grave We need to seek out a safe environment to share our stories, to share our unexplained awful feelings, an environment that is altogether new to us. Perhaps even now, an environment we do not yet trust or...
by Robyn Brickel | Oct 17, 2023 | CPTSD, Guest Contributor, Podcast
The High Heels and Heartache podcast recently featured Robyn Brickel, M.A., LMFT, the founder and clinical director of Brickel and Associates. In this episode, What is Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)?, Robyn delves into complex Post Traumatic Stress...
by Shirley Davis | Oct 16, 2023 | Complex PTSD Healing, CPTSD, self sabotage
When in the throes of healing from complex trauma, survivors can get lost in all the memories and emotions. Whether or not we are in therapy, we are prone to self-sabotaging behaviors. Self-sabotage describes things people do that block their success and prevent them...
